Bears – Panthers Inactives: Rome Odunze will play for Chicago

Wide receiver Rome Odunze is active and ready to suit up for the Chicago Bears in their Week 1 regular-season contest against the Carolina Panthers. Chicago had previously labeled four members of its roster as questionable heading into the matchup, creating uncertainty around Odunze's readiness until game day arrived.

Questions had also surrounded backup passer Tyson Bagent, leading the organization to promote an additional quarterback and wideout while adding another arm to the depth chart. Meanwhile, the status of several other athletes across both rosters had drawn scrutiny, notably Carolina's Jonathon Brooks and Xavier Woods, alongside broader injury news across the league detailing an upcoming surgery and four-week absence for Myles Garrett.

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